The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 93,400
![Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222-17.png)
€ 111,000
![ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/ALPINA_B7_E65.webp)
€ 93,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.1 in
119.5
201.8
117.7
198
201.8 in
Length
198 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5875 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
![Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222-17.png)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %
![ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B7_E65.png)
General
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
W222/X222
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
N62-B44
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
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ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.48 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 450
36 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
659 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes S 450
659 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes S 450
125 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data